Author Archives: Ken Gross

The 1940 Ford Turns 70

Ken Gross | February 18, 2009

Yup, it’s been seven decades since the iconic 1940 Ford hit the streets, but who’s really counting? More »

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Mystery Merc: Vintage custom has holes in its history

Ken Gross | December 10, 2008

Every so often, an early custom car surfaces from unknown origins. Little is known about Patrick Orosco’s ’39 Mercury convertible, but this much is certain: someone with a torch did some extensive metalwork on this car, it appears to be professionally done, and it’s cool! More »

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Time warp hot rod: Martin’s ’32 five-window

Ken Gross | October 24, 2008

Fifty years ago, month after month, Hot Rod Magazine, Rod & Custom and Car Craft featured souped-up cars from all over the country. If you were a hot rodder in the ’50s, your fondest dream was to have an early ’30s Ford roadster or a coupe. Then, you wanted to get your car featured in a major car magazine. For most hot rodders, that was only a dream. But not for a guy named Dick Martin. His full-fendered, jet-black five-window was the subject of a full feature in Car Craft, and thankfully, this car remains almost exactly as it appeared so long ago. More »